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Senior Technical Artist (Character)

Come join us as a Senior Technical Artist in the early stages of one of SkyBox Labs' newest game projects! Set in the environment of Unreal Engine 5, you will be carving out the quality of characters by maintaining the artistic vision through the development of pipelines and tools. Working alongside Character Artists and Animators, you will push the bounds of what is possible on the project. No days will be dull: prototyping will be exciting and dynamic, and each new stage of production afterwards will bring new adventure.

A snapshot of your role:

• Work with art, design, and development to ensure the development and execution of innovative prototypes for character art
• Own responsibilities surrounding character blueprints
• Take on R+D tasks to effectively leverage Unreal 5 possibilities related to initiatives that improve the development of the game
• Guide the team in complex and unknown problem solving in various areas of tech art, providing effective resolutions
• Take on new and evolving tasks throughout different phases of production, including: supporting sourced art, shaders/materials, workflow improvements, and optimization

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

• Multiple years of professional experience as a Technical Artist, with a strong character skillset
• Professional or personal experience working in Unreal Engine 5
• Proven blueprinting experience, demonstrated through your portfolio (required with application)
• Experience working on R+D and prototyping in order to push the boundaries of tech art and deliver exceptional results
• Extremely strong communication and collaboration skills effectively leveraged when conveying tech art concepts, solutions, and deliverables
• Comfortable working autonomously and in an ever-changing environment
• Strong understanding of 3D art pipelines, tools, and workflows

Nice-to-haves:

• Although professional experience working in AA or AAA console/PC games is preferred, someone with Unreal 5 real-time experience from film/movies may be qualified for this position

And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs:

• Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
• Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy
• Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
• Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
• We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
• Generous relocation allowance to support your move to either Vancouver or Victoria
• You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP

The base salary range is $90,000 - $166,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).

Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.